Staten Island Touch Tackle notebook: One-on-One/Sky's the Limit closes in on division title

One-On-One/Sky's the Limit can move a step closer to another Staten Island Touch Tackle League East division title with a win Sunday against Big Nose Kate's.

OOO/STL is 6-0. Big Nose is 4-2.

OOO/STL's QB Steve Mirasola, linebacker Mike Aruta and defensive back Brian McClauhry have been part of an astonishing 23 of 30 East level championships, including four triple crowns, over the last decade.

Experience is a big factor for OOO/STL, as exemplified by Mirasola.

While many players have come and gone on the team over the last decade, the former baseball and football standout for Port Richmond HS has remained the one constant.

Playing in his 18th SITTL season, Mirasola has been the league's top QB for over a decade. OOO/STL features one of the league's best defenses year after year, an outstanding offensive line and top-of-the-line receivers.

This season's team has what some SITTL followers believe might be OOO/STL's strongest team ever, at least on paper.

"Talent-wise, this team is as good as any team I've played on," said Mirasola. "As a group, our receivers this year are probably the best I've played with and we've had some good ones.

"Mike Immitt and Ty Landrum can beat you long and can get up and go over you to make a catch," said Mirasola, who early in his career led D&J Photo, Jimmy Max and the Silver Fox to East crowns. "Vlad D'Argenio is a great possession receiver, especially over the middle.

"And Billy Morales and John DeSantis are two of the best to ever play in the league." he added. "You can't double team any single one of them. The others are that good."

Despite the loss of long-time center Justin Doyle, the addition of Darryl Dinkins and Rob Ramos has solidified the offensive line.

"Losing a player like Justin is a big loss," said Mirasola. "In his prime, there was no one better. But, Darryl and Rob have been great."